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Nicholas Luna

Corvallis,OR

Summary

Hardworking team member, skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually. I am punctual, reliable, and dedicated to teamwork. Good maintenance and repair skills. Learned proficiency from forestry classes in regeneration surveying, timber cruising, stand estimates, estimating the amount of volume and cost from board feet of forest plots, and harvesting operations: knowledge about harvesting equipment and their use and efficiency in the field. efficiency in the field. Additionally, I obtained valuable laboratory skills such as data collection, data analysis, laboratory safety operating procedures, and pipetting. Dedicated, passionate work, who is motivated toward a career in forestry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Mover

Beaver Town Movers
Corvallis, OR
09.2020 - Current
    • Oversaw as many as 4 team members at time.
    • Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 200 lbs.
    • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
    • Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
    • Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.

Intern

Lone Rock Resources
Central Point, OR
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Effectively managed contractor crews doing herbicide applications.
  • Performed harvest boundary unit layout.
  • Performed lots of timber cruising in the field.
  • Performed stream surveys with a tremble staff.
  • Performed hack and squirt, as well as backpack spray herbicide application.
  • Drove on forested road with large trucks.
  • Observed logging activities taking place within assigned forests to ensure compliance with regulations governing forest harvest operations.

Laboratory Technician

Environmental Toxicology: Endophyte Service Lab
Corvallis, OR
04.2023 - 09.2023
    • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
    • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
    • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
    • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
    • Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
    • Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.

Forestry Intern

Oregon State University: Forestry
, New Zealand
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Inventoried trees, assessed diversity and monitored health.
  • Supported stand improvement, thinning and economic projects by marking timber.
  • Led community education projects on benefits of trees.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Participated in forest restoration and research in Rotorua, New Zealand.
  • Gave presentation on Forest Restoration Techniques in New Zealand.
  • Learned techniques in forestry harvesting and timber operations in New Zealand.

Professional Mover

Non-stop Movers: Long Distance Moving And Storage
Chicago , IL
07.2020 - 06.2021
    • Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 200 lbs.
    • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
    • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
    • Completed over 100 jobs by loading boxes and large items, unloading trucks, and cleaning job sites.
    • Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers and dissembling various furniture parts.
    • Operating heavy machinery ie. Forklifts, semi truck vehicle operation.

Mover

Golan's Moving And Storage
Chicago , IL
01.2017 - 06.2020
    • Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
    • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
    • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
    • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Forestry And Forest Management

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

High School Diploma -

Niles North High School
Chicago

Skills

  • Work well in a group atmosphere
  • Experience managing H-2A contractor crews
  • Proficient in Geological Information Systems
  • Proficient verbal and written communication
  • Able to lift over 100 pounds
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc
  • Strong athletic ability, hiking, and camping in all weather conditions
  • Experience driving trucks in forested areas and using a CB radio
  • Experience using Avenza and other forest navigation technologies

Accomplishments

I successfully made and presented a presentation on forest restoration techniques and the timber industry in New Zealand. members to the college of forestry at Oregon State University.

Hiking

I am an avid adventurer who has explored much of northern, central, and southern oregon forests.

Languages

Spanish
Limited
German
Professional

Timeline

Intern

Lone Rock Resources
06.2024 - 09.2024

Laboratory Technician

Environmental Toxicology: Endophyte Service Lab
04.2023 - 09.2023

Forestry Intern

Oregon State University: Forestry
05.2022 - 09.2022

Lead Mover

Beaver Town Movers
09.2020 - Current

Professional Mover

Non-stop Movers: Long Distance Moving And Storage
07.2020 - 06.2021

Mover

Golan's Moving And Storage
01.2017 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Forestry And Forest Management

Oregon State University

High School Diploma -

Niles North High School
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